Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Waiver wire
Instead of giving waiver wire priority to the team that has gone the longest without making a claim, why don't we give priority in order of the standings in reverse? That way, the worst teams always get the first shot at a free agent each week. This is the way it works in most sports - this is the way it should work in fantasy football.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
It's awesome how much Favre sucks
What two knowledgeable NFL people described earlier this week as an "issue" in the Minnesota Vikings locker room was described Wednesday by a third informed person as a "schism."
The issue is quarterback Brett Favre, and the schism is the preference that certain Vikings players have for specific quarterbacks.
Sources with knowledge of the Vikings locker-room dynamics say some players believe Tarvaris Jackson gives the Vikings the best chance to win, while other players believe Sage Rosenfels gives the team the best chance to win -- which is one of the new twists to this storyline. In the words of one NFL source, Favre has "little support" in the locker room as Minnesota prepares for its Monday night preseason game against the Houston Texans.
Favre, who signed only last week, struggled in his one preseason appearance but could easily win backers with improved performance and victories. But as it now stands, one NFL source said these locker-room issues stem back to long before the team signed Favre, and it's possible they will not be going away any time soon unless Favre can completely silence them with his play.
Vikings coach Brad Childress was even asked Wednesday about the speculation.
"I've seen the same reports you've seen," Childress said. "Those are opinions. It's hard to shoot holes in an opinion. It's just that -- an opinion. I certainly don't see it."
Asked if he addressed with the players that friendships must become secondary to winning, Childress said: "I think all of them will cite that business is business. Whether they like it or not, that's the way it is. As I told Tarvaris, 'I don't expect you to like it.' He's a highly competitive guy, and he came back and played very well. That benefits him, that benefits us. There's no downside to that. I don't expect those guys to like it. But I expect them to deal with it and go forward. And by and large, that's exactly what's happened."
If Favre plays well, it's possible the issue could be silenced and the schism could evaporate. But it's also possible that if Favre struggles, the drama that accompanied his entrance will only increase, threatening to affect the Vikings' season and Childress' future.
The issue is quarterback Brett Favre, and the schism is the preference that certain Vikings players have for specific quarterbacks.
Sources with knowledge of the Vikings locker-room dynamics say some players believe Tarvaris Jackson gives the Vikings the best chance to win, while other players believe Sage Rosenfels gives the team the best chance to win -- which is one of the new twists to this storyline. In the words of one NFL source, Favre has "little support" in the locker room as Minnesota prepares for its Monday night preseason game against the Houston Texans.
Favre, who signed only last week, struggled in his one preseason appearance but could easily win backers with improved performance and victories. But as it now stands, one NFL source said these locker-room issues stem back to long before the team signed Favre, and it's possible they will not be going away any time soon unless Favre can completely silence them with his play.
Vikings coach Brad Childress was even asked Wednesday about the speculation.
"I've seen the same reports you've seen," Childress said. "Those are opinions. It's hard to shoot holes in an opinion. It's just that -- an opinion. I certainly don't see it."
Asked if he addressed with the players that friendships must become secondary to winning, Childress said: "I think all of them will cite that business is business. Whether they like it or not, that's the way it is. As I told Tarvaris, 'I don't expect you to like it.' He's a highly competitive guy, and he came back and played very well. That benefits him, that benefits us. There's no downside to that. I don't expect those guys to like it. But I expect them to deal with it and go forward. And by and large, that's exactly what's happened."
If Favre plays well, it's possible the issue could be silenced and the schism could evaporate. But it's also possible that if Favre struggles, the drama that accompanied his entrance will only increase, threatening to affect the Vikings' season and Childress' future.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
people writing emails to complain about getting email
Gotta love it. Whining about whiners and writing emails to complain about getting emails...
In any case, this site should be a great forum for dealing with that. We can post information here and carry on most of the discussion about the rules to come up with here. We're still going to need people to vote on the league rules by email. Also, this is only going to work if those who bitch about getting emails actually get off their duff and sign in to this blog and follow it at least every couple days until we get the rules hammered out.
Sound good?
And Adam, actually no one has been whining, just to set the record straight. We've had a pretty good discussion that I think will finally lead to resolving all this BS we go through at the beginning of every season once and for all. So, instead of being part of the problem, either be a part of the solution or get out of the way.
Happy football!
C
In any case, this site should be a great forum for dealing with that. We can post information here and carry on most of the discussion about the rules to come up with here. We're still going to need people to vote on the league rules by email. Also, this is only going to work if those who bitch about getting emails actually get off their duff and sign in to this blog and follow it at least every couple days until we get the rules hammered out.
Sound good?
And Adam, actually no one has been whining, just to set the record straight. We've had a pretty good discussion that I think will finally lead to resolving all this BS we go through at the beginning of every season once and for all. So, instead of being part of the problem, either be a part of the solution or get out of the way.
Happy football!
C
Offensive scoring settings
Offense
Passing Yards 50 yards per point
Passing Touchdowns 5
Interceptions -1.5
Sacks -.5
Rushing Yards 20 yards per point
Rushing Touchdowns 6
Receptions .5
Reception Yards 20 yards per point
Reception Touchdowns 6
Return Yards 50 yards per point
Return Touchdowns 6
2-Point Conversions 2
Fumbles -.1
Fumbles Lost -.9
Offensive Fumble Return TD 6
Passing Yards 50 yards per point
Passing Touchdowns 5
Interceptions -1.5
Sacks -.5
Rushing Yards 20 yards per point
Rushing Touchdowns 6
Receptions .5
Reception Yards 20 yards per point
Reception Touchdowns 6
Return Yards 50 yards per point
Return Touchdowns 6
2-Point Conversions 2
Fumbles -.1
Fumbles Lost -.9
Offensive Fumble Return TD 6
Monday, August 24, 2009
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